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Game day preview Purdue at Illinois; 3:15 p.m., Saturday (BTN)

Oct. 3—Beat writer Scott Richey previews the Illini's rivalry game against the Boilermakers at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, as Illinois tries to hold on to the Cannon trophy for another year: Barry Lunney Jr.'s status as the longest-tenured offensive coordinator in the Big Ten has lent a certain amount of continuity to the Illinois offense even as the coaching staff and roster have ...

Purdue and Illinois face off in a rivalry game at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday at 3:15 p.m. Illinois quarterback Katin Houser has been inconsistent, but the run game and a physical wide receiver named Brayden Trimble have provided some hope. Trimble, despite being undersized, has made significant contributions to the passing game and stands out for his toughness and willingness to block.

The Boilermakers, coming off a tough loss to UCLA, will be relying on improvements to their struggling defense as they look to build on their impressive start in the Big Ten.

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